used to protect someone or something against attack防御性的,防卫性的
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Research involving the use of biological warfare agents will be used for defensive purposes.
The merest hint of criticism makes him defensive.
The tone of the feminist speakers suggested they were adopting a rather defensive posture.
Some of the tunnels in the cliff are natural, some were carved out by soldiers for defensive purposes.
The anti-personnel mines were laid around the town as a defensive measure.
C2 too quick to protect yourself from being criticized自卫的;戒备的,怀有戒心的
in a sports event, trying to prevent the opposing player or players from scoring points, goals, etc.(比赛中)防守性的,防守的
ready to protect yourself because you are expecting to be criticized or attacked处于防卫状态,处于戒备状态
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